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Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the pioneer of blockchains and cryptocurrencies, introduced in a white paper released in 2008 by an apparently pseudonymous person or group of people known as Satoshi Nakamoto. The document described a peer-to-peer method of transferring money without the use of financial institutions. The cryptocurrency known as bitcoin or BTC debuted in 2009. Transactions are recorded on a public ledger (a blockchain) by entities known as miners who engage in process called proof-of-work. Miners are rewarded for doing that by getting newly minted bitcoin. Some proponents view BTC as an alternative to fiat currencies and a hedge against inflation. Bitcoin has inspired the creation of numerous other cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects.
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Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Drops to Lowest Since April 2021. Here’s Why It Matters
Analysts suggest the ETH/BTC ratio might drop further, potentially to the 0.02-0.03 range, unless there's a significant change in investor sentiment or regulatory clarity that might favor riskier assets.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Pulls Back Before Probable Fed Rate Cut
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 16, 2024.
Bitcoin Slips to $58K as Fed Faces Split Rate Cut Expectations
"Rarely has the market gone into the Fed meeting with maximum uncertainty (halfway between 25bps and 50bps)," Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex
Fed Rate-Cut Anticipation Weighs on Crypto Markets as Week Kicks Off
PLUS: Sony’s Soneium blockchain is growing, with Circle announcing that USDC will be listed on the chain.
Bitcoin Eyes $60K and Likely Has More Room to Rally, Analyst Says
The key variable for risk assets is the U.S. economy as concerns of a recession linger, crypto investment firm Ryze Labs said.
Bitcoin Left Out as Stocks, Bonds and Gold Party on Global Monetary Easing
The crypto might need more than some modest rate cuts to embark on a new bull run.
Odds of 50 Basis Point Fed Rate Cut Next Week Jump to 45%
A decent jobs report last week and speedier than expected inflation data this week had most assuming the U.S central bank would initially proceed cautiously as it begins a monetary easing cycle.
Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Purchased 18.3K More Bitcoins for $1.1B
The firms holdings have risen to 244,8000 bitcoins worth about $14 billion at current prices.
XRP, DOGE Lead Market Gains as Bitcoin Dips Under $58K
XRP started to rise on Thursday after investment fund Grayscale launched a professional fund that holds the token in the U.S., while DOGE gained on no apparent catalyst.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Little Changed Above $58,000
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 13, 2024.
